Job Description

Sunflower House is a well-established Tier 4 children's mental health inpatient service and part of Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust.



It is commissioned by NHS England to provide specialist assessment, treatment, T4 Consultation and Multi-Disciplinary opinion across Cheshire, Wirral and Merseyside but also accepts from across and outside of England where appropriate/services cannot be provided regionally.



We are an inpatient mental health facility, designed to help children and young people up to the age of 13 years with:



A primary diagnosis of mental illness including children with neurodevelopmental disorders (ASD and mild/borderline co-morbid learning difficulties), physical disabilities or those with social care problems as secondary needs.



Severe and complex needs that cannot be safely managed within Tier 3 CAMHS



Severe and complex needs that cannot be adequately assessed within a Tier 3 environment.



May require detention under the Mental Health Act.



Previous applicants need not apply.



Applicable to the refer a friend scheme.



Refer a friend - Successful candidates who are introduced to the trust by existing staff members will receive 1000 after completion of six months in post. Please include the name and Alder Hey email for your friend in the additional information section of your application. This will be paid in two parts, 250 in first month pay on commencement in post, and 750 on completion of six months.



The service is looking to recruit permanent Band 6 Team Coordinators.

The Team Co-Ordinator role will provide:

Leadership and support to a group of clinical staff including nurses, healthcare support workers and trainees



Young people up to age 13 presenting with complex and comorbid mental health difficulties



clinical and day to day operational experience and leadership across the shift



Shift work - days/nights/weekends - band 6 cover across shifts



Nurse in charge role



Management of clinical staff



For an informal discussion please contact Lauren Johnston - Clinical inpatient Manager on 0151 928 3888 or e mail on Lauren.Johnstonn@alderhey.nhs.uk



We currently have more than 4,000 staff working across our community and hospital sites. We're also a teaching and training hospital providing education and training to around 540 medical and over 500 nursing and allied health professional students each year.



As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit.



You can expect a warm welcome at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, our staff are friendly and welcoming.



Clinical Skills



Demonstrate ability to engage proactively with patients and their families/ carers/ significant others to build positive working alliances.



Ability to work with assessed needs embracing the wishes of the patient within a Tier 4 specialist CAMHS inpatient setting.



Able to make systematic and comprehensive assessment/re-assessment of patient need in conjunction with the wider multi-disciplinary team, employing appropriate assessment tools, and within the CPA framework enabling the development of planned Tier 4 inpatient care that incorporates all aspects of the patient's needs. (This will be in conjunction with identified case manager).



Able to facilitate assessment of Carer's needs and implement appropriate support plans under the direction and support of the unit Social Worker.



Demonstrates the skills and knowledge essential for developing nursing risk management plans, and timely review of the risk management plans, identifying opportunities for positive risk taking in conjunction with the patient, Wider MDT and patient's carers/relatives/significant others.



Has up to date knowledge and skills in relation to role and responsibilities of the practitioner under the Mental Health Act 1983 and its application in practice and to be able to support junior qualified staff in the same way.



Actively engages with the Case manager under CPA to identify appropriate resources to support the patient's care package within the hospital setting and within their local environment.



Works to develop effective multidisciplinary relationships through skilled communication with the unit and the wider CAMHS network including NHSE as required.



Shows ability to effectively evaluate plans of care in collaboration with the patient as an ongoing process and make recommendations for changes in the care package.



Work as a Senior Nurse in a Unit area ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, their families and visitors



Applies relevant policies and statutory requirements within the unit and hospital framework including governance and communicates these requirements to the wider team.



Respects and applies the requirements of equality and diversity, promoting and role modelling these across the team.



Acts as a role model to promote a culture of learning development vision.



Implements, monitors and evaluates therapeutic interventions within an overall care programme, enabling patients to develop coping strategies within the context of Positive Behavioural Support.



Is named nurse for a small group of patients, acting as Associate nurse for colleagues when on duty, and is a regular shift leader. Who will be able to offer support and guidance to band 5 staff in the delivery and development of care.



Work alongside the Case Manage, acting as an associate in the coordination of care with internal and external multi agency network including NHSE and the CCG where appropriate.



Provides Clinical and managerial Supervision to a group of defined nursing staff



Undertakes Lead roles for the unit, as agreed with the Matron



Deputises for the Matron/Service lead as required



Adheres to all National and local standards, policies and procedures.



Demonstrates expertise in analysing and reflecting upon their own clinical practice and that of others in all aspects of care giving to young people and their families/carers.



Supports the Matron/Service lead in developing sustainable services in line with national specifications, local implementation requirements and a set financial envelope.



Promote and introduce systems to continuously improve quality of care, drawing on national and local guidance, and able to lead on key elements in particular CQC and QNIC requirements.



Engages in the assessment of Children as part of the Units responsibility to NHSE gatekeeping responsibilities at times leading on key areas/cases in line with NHSE referral procedures and response times.



Leadership Skills



Actively works with the Matron and service lead to implement the vision for Tier 4 inpatient care. Including new ways of working and associated outreach and outreach plus were required.



Actively engages in the clinical audit process and local audit projects.



Actively engages willingness to participate in the service evaluation.



Acts as a role model in the clinical arena for other staff.



Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective clinical and managerial supervision of the shift co-ordinators and junior staff on the team.



Actively involved in Service Improvement initiatives within the area of work and as required by the Community and Mental Health Division.



Management Skills



Demonstrates the commitment to develop the range of skills required to deputise for the Matron



Demonstrates the skills of effective time management and ability to prioritise competing demands. Able to work positively with patients and/or carers who express verbal concerns or complaints about the service and attempt early and effective resolution in conjunction with the PALS Service. (Would seek support from Matron and service lead). Plus follows Trust policy and procedures in the management of complaints and reporting of same.



Is cognisant of the policy and procedural guidance following a Serious Untoward Incident on the unit and able to prepare a clear and concise report as required.



Is cognisant of local Trust policies and adheres to policy and procedural guidance and enables development of team in their understanding and application of policy and procedural guidance.



Shows awareness of the major national policy initiatives and their influence on care delivery.



Actively assists and at times take a lead approach to assist the Matron/Service lead in the management of change, taking account of the views of patients, carers and the unit MDT.



Keeps up to date with legislation, evidence-based practice and has a clear understanding of good practice.



Identifies deficits in skill mix and safe staffing levels and acts to address these, will have responsibility for producing a unit roster and monthly safe staffing returns and internal payroll procedures.



Demonstrates the interest and enthusiasm essential for developing mentoring relationships with students on placement on the unit, registered nurses in preceptorship and junior staff including Health care assistants, and Assistant Practitioners.



Shows evidence of commitment to lifelong learning through ongoing professional and career development.



Follows professional guidelines and Codes of Practice as laid down by the NMC and ensures that all registered staff follow the same.



To actively participate in an annual performance review (appraisal) and the development and implementation of a personal development plan.



Clinical and Managerial Supervision of a defined group of team members and contributes to their overall CPD/PDR, mandatory training and appraisal process recognising the skills required across the team. This will also include addressing any performance and attendance issues that are below the expected standard.



To take responsibility for own professional development ensuring professional standards are maintained and statutory and mandatory training is in date. To attend any training as requested. To actively participate in training and learning and development opportunities in line with the role/remit of the post.



Will be required to be on call for the unit at the direction of the Matron and or Service lead Will follow an out of hours on call rotation for weekends/bank holidays with other band 6 Team Coordinators to provide senior cover to the service where required



This job description is not restrictive or definitive in any way and should be regarded only as a guideline to the duties required and may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder.